The new branch is a collaboration between BYD and automobile dealership company Harmony Auto, which have already partnered in a newly opened BYD branch in Canary Wharf, London's financial hub.

Benny Li, head of retailer marketing at BYD UK, said at the opening ceremony: "The opening of this new store is not only a milestone in our market expansion but also a significant step toward making green mobility more accessible."

Geetan Jessen, general manager of Harmony BYD UK, said: "As a long-term partner, we believe that the opening of the Lakeside store will not only offer more UK consumers the chance to choose green transportation but will also further solidify BYD's leadership position in the global new-energy market."